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I. INTRODUCTION
References
4) Authoritative statements
nowadays whether from
church or government have
less attraction than acts of
authentic witness
OBJECT OF SOCIAL
DOCTRINES
SEE-JUDGE-ACT
METHOD
Introductory Concepts
Justice and Social Justice
First, what is
Justice?
the virtue by which
we respect the
inherent rights of
other and render to
them and to God what
is their due in fairness
and uprightness (cf.
CCC, no. 1897)
Introductory Concepts
Social Justice
Based on the principle
that persons do not
live in isolation - social
beings living in a
community (MM, 219)
Since human
beings are social,
justice should
extend to social
relationships.
Introductory Concepts
The two feet of SOCIAL
JUSTICE:
JUSTICE & CHARITY
- Justice is the primary way to charity- if
we love others, then we must first of all be
just towards them. (Pope Benedict XVI)
Introductory Concepts
Our lives are our
responsibility
Dignity of human
freedom
CCC, no. 1705,
Gaudium et Spes, no.
17, Sirach 15: 14
God created us as
rational beings with
freedom; freedom is
an inseparable part
of our dignity.
Introductory Concepts
Freedom makes
persons
responsible for
their actions to the
extent that they
are voluntary (CCC,
no. 1734)
It should be
free from undue
pressures and
influences
Introductory Concepts
In summary:
Think before you act
Justice is always better
than injustice
The demand of Justice is
higher than the demand of
Charity
My life is my responsibility